![]() Garbes’ book focuses on the relative positions of mothers and care workers in our culture and how we can reorient our priorities to properly value their work. ![]() We are also intimately aware of the labor involved in care work, partnering with the National Domestic Workers Alliance, among other organizations, in order to help pass a Domestic Worker Bill of Rights in the District. We meet parents where they are, as both caregivers and workers. This month, we will focus on Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change by Angela Garbes.Īt First Shift, we provide legal support to parents working in low-wage jobs- whether they face discrimination, issues with leave, or even need help coordinating their benefits. Welcome to the first installment of the First Shift Justice Project book club! Every few months, I will be posting reviews, comments, and reflections on recent books that have come out and are relevant to our work. ![]()
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